What are some of the meaningful experiences you have had at work–the kind of experiences that have been defining points in time or watershed events that have caused you to look at things a little differently [...]

We often use the phrase, “Get Your Feet Wet” when we are just beginning to learn how to do something or are about to pioneer a new initiative. When we participate in a project for the first time, there is usually a hesitancy to step out into the unknown. There’s no better way to learn than by doing. This requires that we move away from our comfort zones and step out into the unknown, which usually exceeds our reach and makes us stretch to get it.

Are you currently in a groove or a rut? Which one do you want to be in at this time? The choice is yours and it’s not difficult to make. You will have to count the cost and sacrifices associated with getting out of your current rut–whether on the job or at home, and determine if you’re willing to pay the price to get in and stay in a perpetual groove.

Endings in and of themselves are not always happy occasions. We live in a world of new things. Endings almost always produce longing and melancholy, and new beginnings engender a powerful combination of joy and trepidation. This article offers strategies for viewing your endings as new beginnings.